Morinda spruce

Picea smithiana

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan (high elevations)

High-mountain spruce; grows in mixed forests with fir and cedar; strong for watershed slopes.

Planting & care

Best planting: Apr–May. Use cool, moist sites; shelter young trees from harsh wind; mulch and protect from grazing.